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The Auburn Tigers are set to hit the hardwood one last time during the 2026-27 season, facing the Tulsa Golden Hurricane for the NIT Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Auburn earned its way to the NIT Championship by cruising past Illinois State, 88-66, on Thursday. Auburn shot 61% from the field and connected on 12-of-21 three-point attempts. The Redbirds stayed close with Auburn until the 2:38 mark in the first half, when Keyshawn Hall turned an Illinois State cough-up into a layup to push the Tigers ahead by 10 points. From that moment on, Auburn’s lead never dipped below double digits.
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Tulsa struggled in its NIT semifinal game with New Mexico by shooting 41%, but the Golden Hurricanes did what they did best by shooting the lights out from beyond the arc. Tulsa made 12 shots from three-point territory, with Ade Popoola connecting on four in the 74-69 win.
Both teams have offensive efficiency ratings over 120 according to KenPom, which will provide entertainment for those who enjoy high-scoring basketball. Who will hold the crown at the end of the night? Follow along for the latest score updates, highlights, news, and notes from Sunday’s NIT Championship between the Auburn Tigers and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Tulsa cuts into Auburn lead (Auburn 39, Tulsa 26 3:30 1st half)
After struggling for most of the first half, Tulsa has cut the Auburn lead to 13 points. The Golden Hurricane have made six of their last seven shots with Auburn stalling on the offensive side of the floor. Pettiford continues to lead Auburn with 13 points, and Hall has seven rebounds. Green leads the way for Tulsa with eight points.
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Auburn pushes lead to 20 (Auburn 31, Tulsa 11 7:58 1st half)
Pettiford is leading the Tigers with 10 points and has connected on two three-point shots. Tulsa did end their long field goal drought but have made just one of their last 14 shots. Auburn has controlled the rebound battle 16-5 and they have seven on the offensive…
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